Driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), and actual physical control (APC) laws differentiate between states. This means that Oklahoma DUI, DWI, and APC laws are specific to Oklahoma. For your convenience we’ve provided an overview of these laws as they apply to the state of Oklahoma below.

Oklahoma DUI Laws Apply to Illegal and Lawful Drugs

When an individual operates any moving vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI). This fact applies to the use of both illegal drugs and lawful medications.

Oklahoma DUI Laws Apply to Private and Public Property

In Oklahoma individuals can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), or actual physical control (APC) on private property. For instance, you can technically be charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), or actual physical control (APC) in your drive way.

Oklahoma APC Laws Apply Whether You are Driving or Not

Individuals can be charged with actual physical control (APC) if they have the ability to turn on and operate a vehicle while still intoxicated. This fact applies whether the individual was actually driving the vehicle at the time or not.

DUI BAC Leagal Limits

Individuals can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), or actual physical control (APC) if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit of 0.08%.

Aggrevated DUI BAC Legal Limits

Individuals can be charged with aggravated driving under the influence (DUI) if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above the legal limit of 0.15%.

DWI BAC Leagle Limits

Individuals can be charged with driving while impaired (DWI), or actual physical control (APC) if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above 0.06% or 0.07%.

Under 21 BAC Leagle Limits

Individuals under the age of 21 can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), or actual physical control (APC) if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is above 0.02%.

BAC Test Time Restrictions

Blood alcohol or breath tests must take place within two (2) hours after the time of arrest. For more information regarding blood alcohol test considerations visit our Oklahoma blood alcohol tests page.

Field Sobriety Test Considerations

Your DUI case can be affected by the type of field sobriety tests performed, the environment these tests were performed in, and the protocol in which the law enforcement officer used to perform said tests. For more field sobriety tests information visit our Oklahoma field sobriety tests page.

Non Oklahoma Resident DUIs

Oklahoma is a participant in the Interstate Driver’s License Compact. Under the Interstate Driver’s License Compact, when an individual is involved in a drunk driving offense in Oklahoma, the driver’s home state is notified of the offense. In such cases it is in the best interest of the driver to acquire the services of an experienced Oklahoma DUI attorney. For more information visit our non Oklahoma resident DUI page.

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